First Admitted: 1976, Pennsylvania

Professional Webpage: https://philadelphiabankruptcylawyers.com/our-attorneys/

Bar/Professional Activity:

Philadelphia Bar Association, 2022
American Bankruptcy Institute, 2022
Pennsylvania Bar Association, 2022
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, 2022

Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):

Michael Cibik's Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings over 40+ years have saved over 10,000 houses from Sheriff's real estate sales and foreclosures. Each year several hundred clients were able to reorganize their finances and keep their homes off the sheriff's sale auction block. Furthermore, his Chapter 7 bankruptcy for debtors over the same time period has discharged several hundred million dollars of consumer and business debt., 2022

Videos:

An overview on Chapter 7 Bankruptcy for potential clients seeking information from the law firm of Cibik & Cataldo PC., Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Consumers, 2021
How To Meet With Your Bankruptcy Attorney, How To Meet With Your Bankruptcy Attorney, Consumers, 2019
Filing Bankruptcy 7 & Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Cibik Law, PC - Bankruptcy Firm, Consumers, 2019

Representative Clients:

Michael Cibik's practice is limited to the representation of debtors in Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and Chapter 11 bankruptcies. Cibik has successfully represented thousands of clients seeking bankruptcy protection since 1980 and handled over 16,000 consumer and small business bankruptcy cases., 2021

Special Licenses/Certifications:

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee (1982-1988), 1982
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania--Active, 2022
U.S. Tax Court--Active, 2022
U.S. Court of Appeals--Active, 2022
U.S. Federal District Court--Active, 2022
United States Supreme Court--Active, 2022
PADI Rescue Scuba Diver Certification--Active, 2022
FAA Commercial Pilot's License (IFR Certified)--Active, 2022
Pennsylvania Real Estate Brokers License--Inactive, 2010
American Board of Certification in Business Bankruptcy--Inactive, 2022
American Board of Certification Senior Specialist in Consumer Bankruptcy--Active, 2022

Pro bono/Community Service:

Philadelphia Voluntary Lawyers for the Arts, 2022
Philadelphia Bar Association Pro Bono Member, 2022

Honors/Awards:

Lawyers of Distinction Award, Lawyers of Distinction Award, Lawyers of Distinction, 2022
5-Star Client Reviews, Avvo, Avvo, 2022
Top-Rated Bankruptcy Law Lawyer, Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2022
Clients' Choice Award, Clients' Choice Award, Avvo, 2022
America's Most Honored Lawyers, America's Most Honored Lawyers, American Registry, 2022
Top Attorneys In Pennsylvania & Delaware, Top Attorneys, Philadelphia Magazine, 2022
Voted Top-Rated Lawyer 2017 by the Legal Community, Michael Cibik and has over 24 awards from the world's most trusted legal resource Martindale-Hubbell and has been rated by Avvo for being widely recognized by the legal community for good professional conduct and experience. Some of Cibik's other awards include: America's Most Honored Professionals 2017 - Top 10%; 2017 Distinguished Attorney; America's Most Honored Professionals 2016 - Top 5%; 2016 Distinguished Attorney; 2015 BV Distinguished Attorney; 2014 BV Distinguished Attorney; Avvo 2014 - Rated Very Good; Avvo 2013 - Rated Very Good; PRR BV Distinguished Attorneys 2012; Avvo Lawyers 2012; Avvo Rated; Directory of Distinguished Attorneys 2011; Avvo Lawyers 2011 Rating; PRR BV Distinguished Attorneys 2011; PRR BV Distinguished Attorneys 2010., Top Rated Lawyer, Legal Community, 2017
Top Attorney 10.0 Rating, Avvo, Avvo, 2022

Educational Background:

BA, Chemical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania, 1966
MBA, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, 1972
Master of Laws (Taxation) Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia, Pa., 1981

Scholarly Lectures/Writings:

Michael Cibik writes a weekly column in the Philadelphia Public Record entitled "Understanding Bankruptcy.", Understanding Bankruptcy, 2022

Other Outstanding Achievements:

Penn State Alumni Association Lifetime Member, 2022
Expertise Badge Award, 2022
Hearing Committee Member of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania (1996-2002), 1996
Union League of Philadelphia Lifetime Member, 2022
Pennsylvania Society Lifetime Member, 2022
Candidate for Philadelphia City Council, 1987
Pennsylvania Board of Podiatry (2006-2014), 2006
PA Minor Judiciary Education Board (2004-2008), 2004
Philadelphia Parking Authority Board of Directors (2002-2010), 2002
Temple University Board of Trustees (2008-2012), 2008
Michael Cibik has taught courses on Corporation and Partnership Law for Villanova University, Business Management and Real Estate Law for Temple University and Federal Income Tax Law for Penn State University. Cibik takes annual continuing education classes, earning at least 12+ credits a year, in the area of bankruptcy. Mike Cibik has served as a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee for Chief Bankruptcy Judge Emil F. Goldhaber and on the American Arbitration Association Commercial Panel, the Federal District Court's Historical Society, the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, the Board of Directors for the Building Owners' and Managers' Association, the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees Membership Committee, the American Bankruptcy Institute, the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, the Lawyer Pilots Association and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Cibik serves on Temple University's Board of Trustees and is a member of Elks Lodge #270 and a 32nd Degree Mason member of Equity Lodge # 591. Michael Cibik has a FAA Commercial Pilot's license and is a certified PADI Rescue Scuba Diver, 2022

Firm News (Newsletters):

Michael Cibik's weekly newsletter and blog features significant and valuable information on everything a potential client may need to know about declaring bankruptcy - whether Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Cibik's newsletter provides straightforward answers to frequently asked questions as well as advice on understanding the impact that financial decisions have on personal situations. Cibik's newsletters and blog posts have garnered rave reviews from people looking to understand bankruptcy law and how it affects their lives. The weekly newsletters are written in clear, concise language for the general public and communicate effectively with the reader, Understanding Bankruptcy

Industry Groups:

Consumer and Business Bankruptcy

Michael A. Cibik